Concert Review: The Nightmare Before Christmas

“...violin virtuoso Sandy Cameron — a regular collaborator of Elfman’s — brought the house down (as usual) with another dazzling intermission performance that only further confirmed her stature as the rock star of the classical music world.” Read the full review here.

'Nightmare Before Christmas' Live Brings Danny Elfman, Billie Eilish, Weird Al and More to Stage For Magical Night

“...violinist Sandy Cameron introduced the second half with a dazzling solo that was electrifying and compelling as any violin solo you will ever see.” Read the full review here.

BPO, Sandy Cameron electrify in Danny Elfman's Violin Concerto

“In the hands of the stunningly gifted Cameron, Elfman’s concerto has all the championing it needs. Cameron’s dynamic stage presence and dancer-like physicality, along with a piercingly gorgeous tone and effortless upper register playing left the audience stunned. Indeed the best thing one can say about Cameron’s performance is that she didn’t play the work – she owned it.” Read the full review here.

Cameron led the way in VSO's 'wow' opening performance

"While the opening program of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s season Friday in the Ferguson Center classified it as ‘Pictures at an Exhibition,’ by far the work that captured the attention of the audience and the evening was guest violinist Sandy Cameron in a work written for her by Danny Elfman…The score is high adrenaline business, taking us on a musical roller coaster ride from the heights to the sudden-drop depth of emotions… The physical and emotional energy she [violin soloist Sandy Cameron] put into the work was downright compelling, exciting and extraordinary…The reception given her [Ms. Cameron] — and JoAnn Falletta and orchestra which were exemplary — was wild and crazy and prolonged, of the sort found at sports events. No question about electricity in the air." Read full review here.

The New York Times: Sandy Cameron, "Showstopper"

The New York Times reviewed Danny Elfman's Music From the Films of Tim Burton and called Sandy's performance a "showstopper" full of "steamy virtuosity." Check out the full review!

Sandy Cameron: Slave to the Music — Live from Lincoln Center

Unsung heroine of the concert performance, violinist Sandy Cameron caresses and slashes her violin - named Peter - with all the panache of Edward Scissorhands.

Sandy's electric performance at Lincoln Center and broadcast around the globe wowed audiences around the world this past October. With virtuosic flourishes and nuance, Sandy brought the music of Danny Elfman to life, sonically sculpting the vivid imagery of Tim Burton's masterpieces.